Belgium has defeated Australia 3-2 on day three of the Davis Cup semifinals. Belgium’s world No.12 David Goffin defeated Nick Kyrgios in four sets 6-7(4) 6-4 6-4 6-4 to level the tie and secure his first win over the Australian in four meetings.

Captain Lleyton Hewitt called upon Jordan Thompson to take on Steve Darcis in the live fifth rubber. The Davis Cup veteran was too strong for the Sydneysider defeating the 22-year-old 6-4 7-5 6-2 to take the win and the tie.

Hewitt said after the final rubber: “I am extremely proud of all the boys, all the team members. Everyone gave 100 per cent. We left it all out there but that doesn’t make it hurt any less.”

Belgium will now meet France away in the 2017 Davis Cup Final for a chance to win their first title in late November.